Ato humufua
human history
Ato humufua. Bible and hymn-book church bag. Made by Matua Kalolo. This ato is specifically for carrying bibles and hymn books to church. It is woven from young immature launiu (coconut leaf) which is identifiable by the light colour of the launiu. Woven flat, edged, then the protruding fenū (young coconut fibre) are pulled until it forms its hollow shape. A long rectangular woven piece is inserted and sewn in to close up the edges of the bag.
Accession number: 1970.208 Last Update: 1 Jul 2020
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Church bag (English)
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1970.208
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1970
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43806 (ethnology)
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